Librarian of the Year adds much to Dover

It is time to fire up the klieg lights again to honor yet another local who has distinguished herself, and through that distinction adds sheen to the positive image of our fair community.

Horne Street School’s Linda Smart was recently named the New Hampshire School Librarian of the Year by the New Hampshire School Library Media Association. Smart has been at Horne Street for a number of years and oversees the library and media literacy of 510 students as well as maintaining the school’s website, serving on a number of committees, co-coordinator for the school librarians DoverNet, and teacher liaison for the school’s Parent Teacher group among other things. Whew! Congratulations Linda and thank you.

Here are some random thoughts while vacationing on the Cape.

Speaking of elementary school — if you have or have had kids in that age group, don’t you see the actions of our politicians in Washington as eerily familiar? The finger pointing, the “not my faulting,” the blaming, the not accepting any responsibility. It is our job as parents (and teachers) to raise the kids properly. Who raised this crew?

Here’s a query for you. With Peter Driscoll taking over as principal of Dover High School last week, and his brother Richard wearing the helmet of Fire Chief, doesn’t that put the Driscolls in line to be considered the first family of Dover?

Any other nominations?

Every day I drive by the former Tuttle Farm and Red Barn, boy do I miss it, especially with the fresh produce season upon us.

And something I’m not missing but getting excited about — the forthcoming Seventh Settlement and Brew Pub ... Hurry up!

Speaking of brew pubs, Barley Pub, how are you guys coming along with your brewing?

Here’s another test for y’all ... Where is Mount Rialto, what is it famous for, and what’s the last name (or nickname) of a Doverite named Eric who was connected “high above” it?

Kudos to Dover’s boys (and women) in blue. On June 8, a robbery took place on the Community Trail — 30 minutes later (THIRTY MINUTES!! LATER) the creep, excuse me, perpetrator, was apprehended by our crack police force. Man ... it doesn’t get any better than that. I feel good living in Dovah with these folks watching out for me.

Speaking of the DPD, I think I mentioned it before but every time I see PSY the Gangnam guy on TV ... I harken back to retired Capt. Dana Mitchell doing that contemporary dance at the most recent Dancing With the Dover Stars ... unbelievable! You’ve got guts Dana, and you pulled it off. By the way, the video should be out soon. If you were among the hundreds that attended in May, you know what I am talking about. Call 603-516-6436 to get on the list — a bargain at only 10 bucks. As Krista and Linda say they “put the fun into fundraising.”

Saw this flier at my fave spot in town, BOOK A LIBRARIAN. “Huh?” I say brilliantly to the soon departing Barbara who explained “there are so many new resources here at the Dover Public Library we are now offering a personalized service.” Simply put, if you have questions about e-books, accessing the catalog and placing holds from your Smart Phone (I hate having a phone smarter than I), or spreadsheet stuff, or printing boarding passes for your next big flight — or — or. You get the picture. Just call 516-6082 to “Book A Librarian.” They can help. (Psst ask for the former Foster’s reporter, she’s a cutie and knows her stuff).

Speaking of Mother Foster’s, another of her brood has flown the coop. The next time you’re in San Angelo, Texas, check out the morning news anchor on KTXS-TV ... Yup, that’s Michelle Kingston, our former ace scribe. We miss her smiling face and sparkling prose.

Did you note “New Hampshire Magazine’s” best voted dessert? None other than the Harvey’s Bakery and Coffee Shop’s Petit Fours. “A sweet finale to any special occasion meal, no wonder this family owned business has been around for 80 years.” You and your staff rock, Pam.

That ends our conversation for today, folks, gotta get to the beach here in West Yarmouth.

The next time we see each other; it will be at the Rotary Arts Pavilion on Friday the 12th at 7 p.m. (get there at 6 for WellFleet). Play Mustang Sally for me fellahs!

Just wondering, did I recently see a Dover police officer on a bicycle?